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dianethx Registered: Mar '02	Date Posted: 9/28/08 12:02pm Subject: Short workshops on writing - Date Edited: 9/28/08 1:44pm (1 edits total) Edited By: dianethx
	Over the past 12 months, we've had several organized short workshops on writing (generally not lasting more than a couple of weeks) These included: Titles Workshop hosted by dianethx – Sept 2007 Cliffhanger Workshop hosted by Luton_Plunder – Oct 2007 Dialogue Workshop hosted by Valairy_Scot – Nov. 2007 Lightsaber duels workshop hosted by DarthIshtar – Dec 2007 Thinking Outside the Box Workshop hosted by RX_Sith – Feb. 2008 Workshop for Excerpts for the awards hosted by NYCitygurl – June 2008 The participation was mixed and I'm not sure if I should try and have more or not (it's a lot of work for the hosts). So I'm asking. Should I organize more short-term workshops? We have a long list of topics and some people who have said they were willing to host them but I want to hear from potential participants. Should we? FYI, here was a list of potential topics (that people can add to if they wish). 1. Drabbles 2. summaries 3. Story/plot exposition 4. Defining the characters' abilities 5. how to plan a story beyond the next post. 6. Endings 7. Beginnings 8. Paragraphs 9. When to use a loooooong sentences 10. Flashbacks 11. Skipping scenes in the story telling (but it still happens in the story) 12. Cliffhangers 13. Noun, verb and adjective phrases 14. physical description of characters 15. non-human workshop 16. When to break the grammar rules 17. Dialect 18. Paragraphs 19. Noun, verb and adjective phrases 20. Medical information and how to use it in stories 21. Culinary Ingredients and cooking in the GFFA 22. Serially presented storytelling. How can we find interesting ways of breaking the story up into post-sized bites? 23. Series -----signature----- Betrayal - http://boards.theforce.net/s/b1/10935143 updated 11/2/09 jedidas3's Master Merlin - Diplomatic Immunity - http://boards.theforce.net/nswff/b10808/30459852
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MsLanna Title: CR GSFF Central Registered: Jul '05	Date Posted: 9/28/08 12:11pm Subject: RE: Short workshops on writing
	I'd certainly be interested in 5, 8, 13, 18, 19. Might look into the other ones, but those I know I need to work on.... -----signature----- "What would you have me do?" "Endure." . Proud Master and buir'ika of Commander_Ducky. Alcohol is not a solution – it's a compound. Master of spycoder9
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ardavenport Registered: Dec '04	Date Posted: 9/28/08 1:20pm Subject: RE: Short workshops on writing
	I'd recommend only having one workshop at a time. I was supposed to have done one last year, but that got derailed by my move and then other things. DRL makes it to get behind and drop out of workshops. Even easier for 2 workshops at the same time. I like these ones: 2. summaries 3. Story/plot exposition 4. Defining the characters' abilities 5. how to plan a story beyond the next post. 8. Paragraphs 11. Skipping scenes in the story telling (but it still happens in the story) 12. Cliffhangers 13. Noun, verb and adjective phrases 14. physical description of characters 15. non-human workshop 17. Dialect 18. Paragraphs 19. Noun, verb and adjective phrases 20. Medical information and how to use it in stories 21. Culinary Ingredients and cooking in the GFFA -----signature----- Links to all fics -- http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=25405090&brd=10304&start=26223917 The Heart of the Jedi -- http://boards.theforce.net/b/b1/26013327 ---- Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, JA and everything you wanted to know about lightsabers
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dianethx Registered: Mar '02	Date Posted: 9/28/08 1:43pm Subject: RE: Short workshops on writing
	I was planning on having one workshop every other month. That is, of course, if the writers want it. The actual number of people participating in the workshops wasn't overwhelming. So that's why I'm bringing it up first rather than just starting more. The hosts shouldn't go to all that trouble if people don't really want the workshops. -----signature----- Betrayal - http://boards.theforce.net/s/b1/10935143 updated 11/2/09 jedidas3's Master Merlin - Diplomatic Immunity - http://boards.theforce.net/nswff/b10808/30459852
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Corellian_Ale Registered: Mar '08	Date Posted: 9/28/08 1:44pm Subject: RE: Short workshops on writing
	I thought the previous workshops were well done, so any of the list would do us all a world of good (although I'm particullarly interested in the following:) 3. Story/plot exposition 5. how to plan a story beyond the next post. 6. Endings 13. Noun, verb and adjective phrases 14. physical description of characters 18. Paragraphs 19. Noun, verb and adjective phrases 22. Serially presented storytelling. How can we find interesting ways of breaking the story up into post-sized bites? 23. Series -----signature----- Shades of Gray II - Acts of Contrition: http://boards.theforce.net/b/b1/30043243
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Jedi Trace Title: • SouthEast RSA • FanFiction Manager Registered: Dec '99	Date Posted: 9/28/08 1:44pm Subject: RE: Short workshops on writing - Date Edited: 9/28/08 1:49pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Jedi Trace
	I'm definitely interested! These are the ones that caught my eye: 3. Story/plot exposition 5. how to plan a story beyond the next post. 10. Flashbacks 11. Skipping scenes in the story telling (but it still happens in the story) 16. When to break the grammar rules 19. Noun, verb and adjective phrases -----signature----- "Laughter, like love, has power to survive the worst things life has to offer." - Harry Dresden
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divapilot Registered: Nov '05	Date Posted: 9/28/08 6:23pm Subject: RE: Short workshops on writing
	I'm always looking for ways to improve. I would definitely be interested in participating in these: 3. Story/plot exposition 4. Defining the characters' abilities 5. how to plan a story beyond the next post. 6. Endings 7. Beginnings 10. Flashbacks 11. Skipping scenes in the story telling (but it still happens in the story) 14. physical description of characters 15. non-human workshop 22. Serially presented storytelling. How can we find interesting ways of breaking the story up into post-sized bites? 23. Series Not so interested in grammar and syntax as I am in style. -----signature----- Never tell me the odds. Practically perfect in every way.
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Jedi_Liz Title: Former CR Lincoln NE, USA Registered: Apr '00	Date Posted: 9/28/08 6:35pm Subject: RE: Short workshops on writing
	I'd be interested in the flashbacks & medical information workshops. -----signature----- Current Fic: Lightswords of Fury: Special Edition - L/M Romance http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/24270936/ Chapter 19 posted on 7/21/08 Coming SOON: Mara Jade of Chandrila Grove Coming SOON to SAGA Fanfic
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JediXManSerenaKenobi Registered: Jul '07	Date Posted: 9/28/08 6:38pm Subject: RE: Short workshops on writing
	All of these interest me, actually. This looks really good. - Serena -----signature----- Crucified, laid behind a stone, You lived to die, rejected and alone, Like a Rose, trampled on the ground, You took the Fall and thought of me... Above All. - Jesus is Love. Proud Artist and member of the Talon Family! T-Squad 4ever!
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Thorn058 Registered: Jul '08	Date Posted: 9/28/08 9:34pm Subject: RE: Short workshops on writing
	I would like to know more about what is involved. I know that sounds somewhat stupid to say but it helps to know what you are getting into. I am juggling three fics, class work, numerous jobs, a relationship, and other various writing and while I would love a chance to improve any number of areas in which I am lacking. Time and workload are something I have to consider before jumping into something. -----signature----- Y-wing: Behind Enemy Lines -[link=http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/28920769/p2]Y-wing[/link] We shall give you a new name, you shall be willow no longer but Thorn, Thorn Drumheller
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dianethx Registered: Mar '02	Date Posted: 9/29/08 9:21am Subject: RE: Short workshops on writing
	Thanks everyone for your input. I'll hold off a bit to see if anyone else is interested. I do have few hosts from a while back but would love others to volunteer as hosts. Thorn058 - This is just to see if there is still interest. You would participate as much as you can on the topics that interest you. Most of the workshops were 3-4 very short exercises (a couple of paragraphs or a rework of something you had written before) and then suggestions of how to improve by your fellow posters. This would occur over 2-4 weeks. The titles workshop (which I hosted) went on far too long but it was the first one and we were kind of finding our way as to what would work best. Each host determines the topic covered and the exercises. I hope that clears it up. If not, check out one of the threads in the first post. -----signature----- Betrayal - http://boards.theforce.net/s/b1/10935143 updated 11/2/09 jedidas3's Master Merlin - Diplomatic Immunity - http://boards.theforce.net/nswff/b10808/30459852
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dark_jedi_lover Registered: Dec '04	Date Posted: 9/29/08 11:10am Subject: RE: Short workshops on writing
	I think all of these would be helpful, but the ones that stand out at the moment are: 1. Drabbles 10. Flashbacks 14. physical description of characters 15. non-human workshop 23. Series -----signature----- Where Few Tread - KOTOR Drabbles: http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=29122175&brd=10475 Lost & Kotor fic/fanart: http://community.livejournal.com/paths_uncrossed/
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brodiew Registered: Oct '05	Date Posted: 10/24/08 9:52am Subject: RE: Short workshops on writing
	Don't let this die, dianethx! I'm interested in: 5. how to plan a story beyond the next post. 7. Beginnings 10. Flashbacks 14. physical description of characters -----signature----- “You were right about one thing, Master. The negotiations were short.”
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Jedi_Liz Title: Former CR Lincoln NE, USA Registered: Apr '00	Date Posted: 10/24/08 10:23am Subject: RE: Short workshops on writing
	Please do this Diane -- Zara's workshop is too complicated for me and I prefer one that goes a little bit differently. I need help with plot elements and outlining type things as well as what I mentioned before. -----signature----- Current Fic: Lightswords of Fury: Special Edition - L/M Romance http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/24270936/ Chapter 19 posted on 7/21/08 Coming SOON: Mara Jade of Chandrila Grove Coming SOON to SAGA Fanfic
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Lilith Demodae Registered: Oct '99	Date Posted: 10/24/08 10:52am Subject: RE: Short workshops on writing
	I'm always willing to discuss and improve. -----signature----- This post is brought to you by: "Is he crazy?" "No, but he's a carrier." - US Marshals Chuck - "Really?" Sam - "No, not really. We have guns. We'll find you."
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dianethx Registered: Mar '02	Date Posted: 10/24/08 5:44pm Subject: RE: Short workshops on writing - Date Edited: 10/24/08 6:06pm (1 edits total) Edited By: dianethx
	Don't worry. I'm not going to let it die. I've been having a lot of RL problems lately (watching my retirement savings vanish can do that) and it's been kind of interfering with the organization here. And my writing.... I'll try and talk (twist someone's arm) into getting a couple of these going. I'll look at the ones people have suggested and try and get one set up for early next month (yes, I know it's NaNo but the workshops tend to be short and fairly easy). If I can't find someone, I'll do one of them myself. Apparently, 13 and 19 were the same thing. Ones most requested in order were 5. how to plan a story beyond the next post. 14. physical description of characters 3. Story/plot exposition 10. Flashbacks 11. Skipping scenes in the story telling (but it still happens in the story) 13/19. Noun, verb and adjective phrases 15. non-human workshop 18. Paragraphs 23. Series 20. Medical information and how to use it in stories 22. Serially presented storytelling. How can we find interesting ways of breaking the story up into post-sized bites? 4. Defining the characters' abilities 6. Endings 7. Beginnings 8. Paragraphs 1. Drabbles 2. summaries 16. When to break the grammar rules 17. Dialect 12. Cliffhangers 21. Culinary Ingredients and cooking in the GFFA 9. When to use a loooooong sentences If anyone were willing to host these, please PM me. I should be able to host #5. I actually had someone volunteer for #14 a while back but they vanished so I'm not going to assume that people who volunteered during the last round will still be able/willing to do it. -----signature----- Betrayal - http://boards.theforce.net/s/b1/10935143 updated 11/2/09 jedidas3's Master Merlin - Diplomatic Immunity - http://boards.theforce.net/nswff/b10808/30459852
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